Aqualyx Fat-Dissolving Injections

While the process may vary slightly based on where a person is receiving the injections, here are some basic steps you might undergo when receiving Aqualyx injections:

1. Your doctor will first discuss your treatment goals with you.
2. The area where you’re getting Aqualyx injected will be cleaned.
3. You’ll receive an injection of local anesthetic to numb the area and reduce discomfort.
4. Your doctor will then inject the Aqualyx solution into the targeted area of your body. The amount of Aqualyx used and the number of injections will depend upon the area being treated.
5. Your doctor will use an ultrasound device to ensure an even distribution of Aqualyx in the targeted area.

The process usually takes anywhere from a half an hour to an hour. You may require up to eight treatments to see the maximum effect.

Once Aqualyx dissolves the unwanted fat, the effect is thought to be permanent. However, if you gain weight following the procedure, it’s possible you may see diminished results.

Aqualyx isn’t without its side effects. A doctor should discuss these with you before undergoing the procedure. Examples include:

• bruising
• redness
• skin irritation
• swelling

A rarer side effect is scarring, which has been reported but isn’t known to occur with any regularity.

It’s also possible you could have an allergic reaction to one or more of the substances present in Aqualyx.

Because Aqualyx isn’t available in the United States, it’s tough to say how much the injections will cost. The total price depends upon how much Aqualyx you need, as well as the surgeon’s fees, local anesthetic costs, and the number of treatments you require.

According to RealSelf, the average cost per Aqualyx treatment is $1,000. However, the costs have a wide range of up to $2,725.

Some practitioners may charge by the vials used while others charge by the area being treated. If a person needs multiple treatment sessions, they may be able to secure a discount.

Aqualyx is not currently FDA-approved for use in the United States. The injectable is used in Europe and in some other countries. Therefore, you wouldn’t be able to find a surgeon or doctor to perform these injections in the United States.

It’s possible you may find a doctor that uses Aqualyx off-label for fat injections. While other health professionals do use it worldwide, it’s lack of FDA approval means it hasn’t undergone the rigorous testing the FDA requires.